Advising Nonprofits and Serving on a Nonprofit Board 2014
- Navigating the Rules and Avoiding the Traps

There are an increasing number of rules, regulations, excise taxes and other sanctions that can apply to a tax-exempt entity. Whether you serve on a nonprofit board or advise nonprofits as part of your law practice, it is important to know the rules that apply to various types of nonprofit entities.

Penny Serrurier of Stoel Rives, Shouka Rezvani of Tonkon Torp LLP and Matthew Lowe of O'Donnell, Clark & Crew LLP will address best practices in the nonprofit area to help advisors, board members, and key staff avoid conflicts of interest and apply sound fiduciary oversight. This presentation will cover private foundations, public charities, trade associations, social clubs, and similar tax exempt entities. The speakers will outline the policies and procedures that help ensure a tax exempt entity is operating in compliance.